I am pleased to announce that Tamara G. Kolda is the recipient of the
1997 Householder Fellowship in Scientific Computing at the Oak Ridge
National Laboratory (ORNL). Tamara received her Ph.D. in Applied
Mathematics from the University of Maryland at College Park under the
supervision of Dianne O'Leary. The title of her dissertation is
"Limited-Memory Matrix Methods with Applications". Tamara's research
interests include numerical linear algebra and optimization. Tamara
joined the Computational Mathematics and Statistics Section at ORNL
in July, 1997.

The Householder Fellowship honors the late Alston S. Householder,
founding Director of the Mathematics Division (now Computer Science
and Mathematics Division) at ORNL, and recognizes his seminal
research contributions to the fields of numerical analysis and
scientific computing. The Fellowship is supported by the Applied
Mathematical Sciences Program at the U.S. Department of Energy.

I'm pleased to announce the availability of a new version of LOQO,
version 3.07, which has dramatically enhanced capabilities. This new
version solves convex optimization problems to optimality and
nonconvex ones to local optimality. While a subroutine library
still exists, the simplest way to feed a nonlinear optimization problem
to LOQO is via the math programming language AMPL. This is the default
mode of operation. This new AMPL interface makes nonlinear optimization
with LOQO just as easy as linear optimization. As usual, LOQO is free
for academic use and can be downloaded directly from my home page:

http://www.princeton.edu/~rvdb/

Preliminary results showing performance superior to both MINOS and LANCELOT
on most large problems will be presented in Lausanne.

I'm also pleased to announce that there is now a LOQO/MATLAB5
interface which allows matlab users to call LOQO from within
matlab to solve large-scale sparse quadratic programming problems.
The syntax for calling LOQO from within matlab is the same as
for matlab's qp(), found in matlab's optimization toolbox,
except that the constraint matrix A and the Hessian H are assumed
to be stored as sparse matrices:

[x,lambda,how] = loqo(H,c,A,b,l,u,x0,neqcstr,display);

I think you'll find loqo() to be vastly superior to qp() in terms of
both speed and robustness. Further details/instructions can be
obtained by visiting my home page.

"Transport Phenomena" is the generic term for the basic equations
of momentum, heat and mass transfer, which in general are PDEs,
e.g., the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations of fluid mechanics
(momentum transfer). This book is an introduction to numerical
methods that can be used to solve problems in transport phenomena,
presented through detailed examples. Each chapter is a self-contained
discussion of an application including:

(1) The problem ODE/PDEs, motivated by physical considerations.

(2) Introduction to the numerical methods used to solve the
equations of (1).

(3) A computer code to solve the problem equations based on
the numerical methods of (2).

(4) The properties of the numerical solution with emphasis
on physical interpretation and analysis of errors.

(5) A derived analytical solution, when available, or the
features of the problem equations that preclude an
analytical solution.

The mathematics ranges from integrals and initial/boundary value ODEs
to multidimensional PDEs. The computer codes (Fortran source) are
available by downloading from:

http://www.lehigh.edu/~wes1/wes1.html

Alternately, the software is available on request as a DOS-formatted
diskette sent by US mail or international air mail. Additional
information about the book is available from a link between the
preceding URL and the web site of Cambridge University Press.

SIAM will present the award at the 1998 SIAM Annual Meeting in
Toronto, Canada, July 13-17. The award honors the memory of
Richard C. DiPrima, long-time Chair of the Department of
Mathematical Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and
past-president and energetic supporter of SIAM. The award will be
based on an outstanding doctoral dissertation in applied
mathematics.

Eligibility

The award, based on Ph.D. research in applied mathematics (defined
as those topics covered in SIAM journals or series) is made to a
young scientist. The Ph.D. thesis and all other Ph.D. requirements
should have been completed in the time period from July 1, 1995 to
June 30, 1997. The Ph.D. degree must be awarded by December 31,
1997.

Description of the Award

The award will consist of a certificate and a cash prize of $1,000.
The SIAM president will notify the recipient of the award in
advance of the award date and invite the recipient to attend the
annual meeting to receive the award.

Nominations

Nominations, along with a copy of the dissertation (in English),
should be sent by November 30, 1997 to:

This meeting will address not only the usual topics of TC7 conferences,
which include system modelling, optimal control, stochastic programming
and a wide range of applications, but also special attention will be given
to general algorithms for optimization calculations, because the main
organiser is M.J.D. Powell. Please note the dates now. An International
Programme Committee will choose the plenary speakers soon. Their names
will be published in the first formal announcement of the conference,
which will be available in January, 1998. That announcement will also
invite the submission of papers for presentation in parallel sessions, but
the deadline for submissions will be no earlier than 1/1/99. If you wish
to receive further information about the conference, please send an e-mail
message to

tc7con@amtp.cam.ac.uk.

You should include your postal address if you would prefer to receive this
information by ordinary mail.

This is a multidisciplinary workshop on the latest advances in the
development of computational methods for optimal design and control of
aerospace systems. The basic objectives of the Workshop are: i) to assess
the current status of research in optimal design as it applies to Air Force
problems and ii) to bring together a diverse group of researchers in this
area in order to share and compare different approaches to optimization-based
design. The workshop will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott near
Washington, DC starting September 30 and ending October 3, 1997.

In addition to the plenary lectures, there are a limited number of time slots
for contributed papers. These slots will be filled based on the suitability of
the topic and then on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in
presenting a paper, please submit a title and short abstract to:

Mrs. Melissa Chase
chasemw@icam.vt.edu

If your paper is accepted for the workshop, we will contact you by August 15 so
that you have plenty of time to make travel arrangements.

The Swiss Center for Scientific Computing (CSCS/SCSC) in Manno, Ticino,
part of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich,
invites applications for a

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

with background in CFD and especially in related Preprocessing.

The Applied Mechanical Engineering (AME) team at CSCS/SCSC will be
involved in a European Esprit project. Within this framework, AME will
develop tools for interfacing geometries, given by standard commercial
CAD formats (IGES, STEP), with grid generators and with
interdisciplinary applications such as aero-elasticity. Advanced
computational geometry and computer science technologies will be applied
to derive highly sophisticated techniques for CAD repair and new
methodologies for mesh generation.

Essential technical skills of successful applicants will comprise a
sound background in areas of mathematics and physics related to
engineering sciences, experience in FORTRAN, C, C++ programming, the
usage of graphical libraries such as OpenGL and/or OpenInventor and
eventually GUI development; basic background with respect to extension
languages would be an additional asset. Important for the present
position is also the experience with commercial CAD packages and mesh
generation tools, e.g. CATIA, CADAM, ICEM, etc. At the same time, the
applicant should have background knowledge on the development and
implementation of mesh generation algorithms based on Delaunay
triangulation and heuristics.

All applicants should have a relevant degree in mechanical engineering,
mathematics or computer science and wide experience in the
aforementioned scientific fields. The ability to conduct research and
development independently, excellent communication skills, and teamwork
experience as well as good written and oral presentation skills will be
important.

An appointment will be initially for one year with possible annual
extensions. The position will not involve regular teaching duties.
CSCS/SCSC offers competitive salaries and excellent working conditions.
Senior research scientists are encouraged for application.

Please send cover letter and resume, including contact info for two or
three references, to:

POSITION AT THE FUJITSU EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FECIT)

FECIT (a subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd., Japan) is a
multidisciplinary research centre devoted to the development
of information technology on the latest high performance
parallel computers (visit {\bf http://www.fecit.com} for more
information on FECIT's research activities).

Applications are invited from recent PhDs or suitably qualified
graduates for a Research Position in Data Mining/Warehousing
within the Financial Engineering Group at FECIT.

Applicants should be skilled in the latest Data Mining/Warehousing
technologies, in particular, Genetic Algorithms, Neural Networks,
statistics, etc. Experience in the use of high-performance parallel
architectures for Data Mining/Warehousing is highly desirable.
Excellent software development skills are required and a good general
mathematical background is essential.

It is also essential that the applicants have:
- the ability to do independent research;
- the ability and desire to work in teams of individuals
with diverse backgrounds;
- enthusiasm for working on applications;
- good communication skills.

The Center of Higher Learning (CHL) and the University Corporation for
Atmospheric Research (UCAR) EACH seek a numerical modeler to work at the Stennis
Space Center. Both positions require a background in geophysical fluid
dynamics and familiarity with code development and optimization on modern
computer architectures. The main computing facilities to be used by the
successful applicants is the Department of Defense Major Shared Resource Center
(MSRC) located at the Naval Oceanographic Office at the Stennis Space Center.
The modeling required will also be guided by Naval Oceanographic Office
requirements. The work location for both positions is at the Stennis Space
Center which is on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is convenient to many
desirable locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and to New Orleans,
Louisiana and environs. Salary and benefits are competitive. Interested
parties should contact Mr. Keith Long of CHL: (601) 688-7662 or by e-mail at
klong@sunfish.st.usm.edu

Specifics:

UCAR, on behalf of the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command,
seeks a post-doctoral researcher to work on numerical weather/ocean/ice
models. This position is under the auspices of the UCAR Visiting Scientist
Program, and the incumbent would have a UCAR affiliation while working at the
Stennis Space Center. More information for this position can be found on the
web: http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/Stennis.Space.html

CHL seeks a researcher with a background in computational fluid dynamics
for atmospheric and/or oceanographic modeling. The minimal job qualifications
include and advanced degree and several years of modeling experience. However,
post-doctoral applicants with less experience are also encouraged to apply
For more information please look under the following web page:
http://www.hr.usm.edu/listings_1.html or contact Mr. Keith Long of CHL:
(601) 688-7662 or by e-mail at klong@sunfish.st.usm.edu

Cambridge University, in partnership with Greycon Ltd, has secured a
PhD Studentship under the EPSRC industrial CASE scheme for PhD
research on ``Exact optimisation approach to real life applications''.
The goal of the proposed PhD research is to demonstrate the
viability of an exact optimisation approach in tackling more realistic
integer programming problems. Building on the most advanced
optimisation techniques, and using the decomposition approach as the
integrating mechanism, the PhD candidate will develop an optimisation
code and solve practical applications that cannot be confined to
``pure'' models. The work is to be done in close collaboration with
Greycon Ltd, a software company established in London who produce
advanced optimisation software for scheduling and cutting stock
problems. Greycon, who has long experience of bridging the gap between
academic research and industrial practice, will host the PhD
candidate for a period of three months.

A suitable candidate for this PhD research project is likely to have a
first degree in mathematics, computer science, operations research, or
engineering. The candidate must be experienced in linear programming and be
familiar with integer programming, and must demonstrate good modelling
skills and have sufficient background in computer programming
(knowledge of C and ability to undertake code development). The
candidate should also show interest in the planning of manufacturing
operations.

The studentship is available from 1 September 1997, for 3 years, with a
stipend of 8 000 UK pounds per annum (+ tuition). Additional income
can be earned through teaching assistantship and/or discretionary payments
by the industrial partner. Candidates must have a minimum of an upper
second class honours (or equivalent) and must satisfy the other EPSRC
criteria for eligibility such as having a "relevant connection with
the United Kingdom" (see web page
"http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/in-depth/indpfram.htm" for details).